〜てはいられない
Formation
N2LimitationNeutral
Variations
てちゃいられない
ていられない
てられない
Meaning
Indicates that one cannot continue in the current state or wait any longer because there is no time or mental leeway. It conveys a sense of urgency or necessity to take action.
Examples
試験まであと一週間しかない。もう一日としてのんびりしてはいられない。
There's only one week left until the exam. I can't afford to idle away even a single day anymore.
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